Teen skateboarder hurt while riding along SUV in Ocean Beach

Publish Date: 2023/06/26

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after being hit by the SUV he was hanging onto while skateboarding in San Diego’s Ocean Beach neighborhood, reports ABC10 News.

The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Froude Street, off Narragansett Avenue, at about 1:44 p.m.

San Diego Police said the teen was on a skateboard and hanging onto the open passenger-side window of a 1997 Toyota 4Runner as it traveled southbound on Froude Street. At one point, the back tire of the 4Runner hit the skateboard, and as the teen stepped off the board, he was also hit by the back tire.

The teen, who suffered open fractures to his lower left leg, was transported to an area hospital. Officials said his injuries do not appear life-threatening.

No further information has been shared at this time, and no charges have been reported.

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